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Sir Francis Drake

Hieronymus Wierix

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait engraving of a man within an oval frame. The man is turned slightly to his left, gazing forward, and his upper body, including the head and shoulders, is visible. He has curly hair and a full beard and mustache, with eyes that are attentive and a determined expression. He is wearing an ornate, high-collared outfit with intricately decorated armor. His attire suggests formality and rank, further accentuated by his confident pose. Resting on his shoulder is a shield featuring engravings of ships, swirling clouds, and waves. The background contains no additional scenes and remains part of the engraved framework displaying inscriptions around the edge of the oval.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7953 × 10231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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